AFL action isn't far away, with the first pre-season matches coming next month as clubs continue to prepare for the 2025 campaign.
The pre-season often gives fans a glimpse into potential team changes for the new year, with new recruits hoping to break into the starting side at their new clubs.
Others who have been forced to wait in the wings could be unveiled this year, while those already on the fringe will be seeking promotions and consistent action in the top flight.
As the season nears, we've named every club's best 23-man side for the 2025 season.
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Our Best 23 for 2025 series will include players unavailable for the start of the season, only excluding players who are expected to miss most/all of the season through injury/suspension.
Melbourne
FB: Judd McVee, Steven May, Tom McDonald
HB: Trent Rivers, Jake Lever, Christian Salem
C: Ed Langdon, Clayton Oliver, Caleb Windsor
HF: Kade Chandler, Bayley Fritsch, Tom Sparrow
FF: Kysaiah Pickett, Jacob Van Rooyen, Koltyn Tholstrup
FO: Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Jack Viney
I/C: Jake Bowey, Daniel Turner, Harrison Petty, Harvey Langford
SUB: Harry Sharp
Others to consider: Jake Melksham, Jack Billings, Blake Howes, Taj Woewodin, Andy Moniz-Wakefield, Kynan Brown, Xavier Lindsay
